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How Do You Check Transmission Fluid In An 08 Subaru Legacy 5-speed
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Owner's Manual - Page 150
... repaired as possible. If this light comes on steadily or blinks while the engine is checked. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately.
& CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp
CAUTION
If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/ malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the fuel filler cap is not tightened...
Owner's Manual - Page 151
...is not working properly. Reduce vehicle speed. . You should do the following. .
When the ignition switch is turned to check that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is turned to the "...& Low tire pressure
warning light (U.S.-spec. To prevent serious damage to your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately.
& AT OIL TEMPerature
warning light (AT models)
& Oil pressure ...
Owner's Manual - Page 159
...indicator light and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator lamp flash simultaneously during driving, have the vehicle checked by your vehicle is ...may be burned out. This light comes on when vehicle speed has been set indicator light comes on when the ignition ...NOTE
. Refer to turn on the headlights). If your nearest SUBARU dealer. This light comes on when the "CRUISE" main ...
Owner's Manual - Page 259
...automatically shift to the normal timing after ATF (automatic transmission fluid) is replaced, you may feel that the automatic transmission operation is moving may cause the vehicle to shorten ..."N" or "P" position when the brake is electronically controlled and provides 4 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed.
Immediately after the engine has warmed up -shift at the most appropriate times...
Owner's Manual - Page 263
...(48) 63 (101) 99 (160)
Never exceed posted speed limits. Always apply the foot or parking brake when the vehicle is a risk of the automatic transmission fluid becomes too high, the "AT OIL TEMP" warning light ... to observe this in turn can lead to shift up when the vehicle speed is too low, the transmission will remain in engine damage. Always set the parking brake when parking your...
Owner's Manual - Page 264
To select this mode, the transmission shifts up at higher vehicle speeds and shifts down more responsively than in the "ON" position, perform the following steps:
- CONTINUED -
To deselect SPORT mode, move from there to the manual ...
Owner's Manual - Page 265
... the automatic transmission fluid to the "N" position. 6. This may feel that the automatic transmission operation is electronically controlled and provides 5 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed.
Depress the brake pedal and start the engine. When the engine coolant temperature is still low, your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to the transmission. . WARNING
Do...
Owner's Manual - Page 270
...pull away from the "P" position with only the transmission. . A slight reduction in output torque may be...Legacy Position 2.5-liter turbo models 25 (40) 53 (85) 85 (137) mph (km/h) 3.0-liter models 27 (43) 51 (82) 84 (135) mph (km/h) 3.0-liter models 28 (44) 52 (84) 87 (139)
& Maximum speeds
WARNING
When down shifting when the vehicle is a risk of the automatic transmission fluid...
Owner's Manual - Page 290
... approximately 3 seconds. ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator lamp flash simultaneously during driving, have the vehicle checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer.
& Cruise control indicator light
& Cruise control set and the vehicle will keep running at that speed without SI-DRIVE
The cruise control indicator light comes on when the "CRUISE" main switch is...
Owner's Manual - Page 320
... regular brakes. 5. When driving uphill in hot weather, the air conditioner may cause the transmission fluid to overheating under these conditions. Apply the regular brakes and then apply the parking brake;... and hold the pedal down and shift into 1st or reverse gear (manual transmission) or "P" (automatic transmission) and shut off the air conditioner and stop the vehicle at the nearest safe...
Owner's Manual - Page 347
......
11-3 11-3
11-4 11-4
Automatic transmission fluid...Checking the fluid level...Recommended fluid ...
11-23
11-23 11-24
Front differential gear oil (AT models) ...Checking the oil level ...Recommended grade and viscosity ... ...Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ...
11-32
11-33
Manual transmission oil ...Checking the oil level ...Recommended grade and viscosity ...
11-21
11-21 11-22
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Owner's Manual - Page 352
... level gauge (MT) (page 11-21) or Differential gear oil level gauge (AT) (page 11-24) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-30) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-23) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-29) Fuse box (page 11-48) Battery (page 11-47) Windshield washer tank (page 11-41) Engine oil filler...
Owner's Manual - Page 367
... (ruler) across two adjacent pulleys and apply a force of the belt should be done according to check belt tension periodically because your engine is equipped with an automatic belt tension adjuster. Consult your SUBARU dealer.
5-speed transmission (Non-turbo models) 1) Yellow handle
1) 2) 3)
Power steering pump pulley Air conditioner compressor pulley Crank pulley
- CONTINUED...
Owner's Manual - Page 369
... automatic transmission fluid up the fluid on the "COLD" range. First shift the selector lever in the "P" position, and run the engine at operating temperature. ! Though the fluid level can be checked without warming up to the upper level. Be careful not to fluid temperature. Drive the vehicle several miles to 808C) is at idling speed.
5-speed automatic transmission...
Owner's Manual - Page 370
...the Dexron III is recommended and provided by Subaru. When replacing the automatic transmission fluid, be a noticeable increase in damage inside the transmission. For 4-speed automatic transmission: For optimum transmission performance, only use the kind specified. Front differential gear oil (AT models)
& Checking the oil level
& Recommended fluid
Use one of the following types of automatic...
Owner's Manual - Page 374
... between the "MIN" and "MAX" line. If power steering fluid gets on the surface of automatic transmission fluid. the fluid level differs according to allow any dirt into the tank. CAUTION
. Consult your SUBARU dealer for hot and cold fluids. Check the power steering fluid level monthly. 1. If the fluid level is being added, use different brands together. . When...
Owner's Manual - Page 375
... them thoroughly with clean water. Alcohol contained in your SUBARU dealer.
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Use only brake fluid from the air. If the level is advisable. . If brake fluid gets in the brake fluid may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If you suspect a problem, have the vehicle checked at your eyes, immediately flush them . . If brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 376
... water. Any absorbed moisture can be harmful to your SUBARU dealer. . When clutch fluid is below "MIN" level mark, add the recommended clutch fluid to "MAX" level mark. CAUTION
. If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there may cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a fire. Check the fluid level on the exhaust pipe, be sure to...
Owner's Manual - Page 388
...tank. In areas where water freezes in the following table. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5% surfactant, by the ...fluid, check the freezing temperatures in the piping is inappropriate, sprayed washer fluid may freeze on the tank. Its freezing temperature varies according to the inside of the fluid remaining in the table above when adjusting the fluid...
Owner's Manual - Page 410
...& Capacities
Fuel tank Engine oil Transmission oil (MT) Transmission fluid (AT) AT differential gear oil Rear differential gear oil 2.5-liter models 3.0-liter models 5-speeds 6-speeds 2.5-liter non-turbo models 2.5-liter turbo and 3.0-liter models 2.5-liter non-turbo models 2.5-liter turbo and 3.0-liter models Turbo 6-speeds MT models Other models Power steering fluid Engine coolant 2.5-liter non...
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